Last Year's Foes and Adversaries - This Year They are Teammates

The Florida Eels are very excited to announce the signing of 2002 veteran forward Tyler Gay from Trinity Florida to the Eels Junior program for the upcoming season. Tyler at 5’11 187 LBS shoots right. He is a veteran junior player having played for the New Jersey Hitmen Premier team last season. He is a strong skater with explosive speed and excellent skill set. GM Scarpaci says Tyler has great vision and a nose for the net. Between his high school team and juniors, he has combined totals of 40 goals and 43 assists.

We love the way he plays. He brings so many intangibles to a team. A high energy guy with passion and fortitude. He brings everything to his game. Every shift and every period. He has a high hockey IQ. He plays with unbridled determination and an unwavering commitment to win. It is that hunger and thirst that wins games. He thrives on winning loose puck battles. He is strong along the boards and throttles on zone entry.

He is a very dedicated player bent on advancing his game to the Next Level: College Hockey. He shares the Eels focus on winning a National Title. This young man has great character. We look forward to Tyler being part of the Eels family.

The Florida Eels are excited to announce the signing local Naples player Anthony Steed to its Junior program. Steed is a 2003 native of Southwest Florida. He had previously played for the Blackjacks Midget program at the Fort Myers Skatium and the Florida Jr. Everblades Midget Program. Anthony plays forward. He is so anxious to step in and take his game to the Next Level. He brings so much energy, passion and enthusiasm to the program. Elite Coach Alex Sanchez got to know Anthony over the last several months scouting him at various venues and was indeed impressed with his raw skill set. He is high on him.

Anthony had volunteered in the past during the Eels game day operations. He is very familiar with the Eels and it’s rich tradition in player development and the advancement of players to college. There is a clear difference in junior programs, and he had many options. But it is the training and painstaking attention to details in the development of players that sold him to join the Eels. We are thrilled he chose the Eels. We welcome Anthony and his family to the Eels and look forward to seeing him mature and develop as a player.

The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce the signing of 5’10” 185 LBS Tyson Benoit from Surrey, BC, CAN. Ty is a 2001 veteran defensemen who played juniors last season for the Bellingham Blazers and the Valencia Flyers of the WSHL. He is a well-seasoned stay home defenseman from Western Canada who has been known to own his D-Zone. He is extremely tough to play against in front of his own crease, believing he has deeded rights to the blue paint. He is extremely strong and very physical. He uses his body very well to wear down his opponents. He is excellent along the boards and wins his loose puck battles. He plays a tight gap., denying zone entry.

Benoit plays well in all 3 zones. He has a nice heavy shot from the offensive blueline. He has been an effective player on the power play. He is equally strong on the penalty kill. General Manager Scarpaci notes that Tyson plays at a high compete level. Ty brings tremendous enthusiasm and energies to his team. He is very lively on the bench. This is another very dedicated player the Eels coaching staff has added to its stable. It is amazing how deep the Eels will be this season.

He has a very high hockey IQ. He has the unwavering commitment to win and that is the intangibles the Eels are looking for. He is hungry and ready to do whatever it takes to propel himself and his team to the Next Level. The Eels welcome Tyson to its family.

The Florida Eels are excited to announce it has signed 2002 goaltender Anthony Pelletier from Quebec Canada. Pelletier played for Somang Hockey U18 Midgets last season. He is a tough competitor and is looking forward to joining the Eels this season. He has unwavering dedication. He has unmatched work ethic and is extremely determined to win. He is a very aggressive netminder who challenges his shooters and is known to have ice water in his veins. He has a very quick glove and moves with ease in the net. He plays extremely well under pressure. Anthony comes from a long line of Canadian goalies who have done very well with the Eels. Anthony joins his fellow teammate from Somang Mathieu Rioux who signed with the Eels earlier this Spring. We know he will rise to the challenges this season. He has his eye on the big picture. Win a National Title and play college hockey.

The Florida Eels are excited to announce the signing of 2003 Landen Engels from Sioux Falls, SD

Engels is 5’8 and a solid 185 LBS. He is physically strong and uses his strength to his advantage wearing down opponents. He played last season in the WSHL and that experience with prove volumes in his player development. He is a very versatile player having experience both as a forward and a defenseman. We know that this hybrid experience has helped tremendously in years past with the Eels. Moreover, having players with defensive knowledge as a forward is critical in the win column. This is especially true with Engels. He has a high hockey IQ and understands it is the defensive responsibility that wins games.

Landen has very good skill set. Not only is he a smooth skater, he controls the puck very well and has outstanding vision. He plays with hunger and a thirst to win. This is another high character young man that the Florida Eels have brought into its program. He plays with grit. He has great work ethic, selfless and unwavering dedication to his team. Engels is a very determined young man. Landen will fit right into the Eels culture. Welcome to the Eels family.

The Florida Eels is excited to announce the signing of 2002 Lucas Humble RW from Winnipeg Manitoba Canda. Humble is a smooth skater with explosive speed who has excellent skill set. He has very good vision and a knack for scoring. Playing for the Shaftesbury Titans he amassed 24 goals and 33 assists. For his previous team the Winnipeg Monarchs he scored 22 goals and 31 assists. Premier Head Coach Frank Scarpaci echoed, there is no doubt he will be an impact player for the Eels’ offense.

Lucas brings leadership skills to the Eels as well. He has served as captain of his team and that speaks volumes towards his character. He plays with intensity and shares the Eels passion to win. He is a very determined and dedicated player, having the unwavering commitment to win.

THE FLORIDA EELS ANNOUNCE ALEX SANCHEZ TAKES OVER AS HEAD COACH OF THE ELITE TEAM

The Florida Eels are excited to announce that Alex Sanchez will be taking over as the new Head Coach of the Florida Eels Elite team. Coach Frankie Scarpaci, Eel Premier coach will be coach Sanchez’s assistant on the Elite team. Coach Sanchez will continue as the assistant coach of the Premier team. Having both Sanchez and coach Frankie Scarpaci working as a solid unit on both teams will bring about the unity and synergies that we are looking for amongst the players.

General Manager Frank Scarpaci is very excited about Sanchez coming on board as a full-time coach. He did a phenomenal job as assistant on the Premier team. Alex played 4 years for the Florida Eels. In 116 games, he scored 31 goals and 88 assists for 119 points averaging 1.03 PPG. He is 2nd in all time Franchise points. He is 5th in all time Franchise goals. He is 2nd in all time Franchise assists. He is 1st in all time Franchise games played. (153) He was team captain of his last year with the Eels. His teams reached numerous heights making it to the Frozen 4 in the USPHL and the finals in his last year as Captain. There is no doubt Coach Sanchez has the experience as a player. He has been through the trenches and has experienced first-hand what players need to do to win. The fortitude, the determination and dedication each player needs to exude. The need for each and every player to have the will to win and make the sacrifices to reach those ends.

Coach Sanchez also played NCAA Div. III Hockey at Aurora University. He will bring his experience of playing NCAA college hockey to his players. It is not just having a dream of playing college hockey. It is a process of development. Players need to understand the journey involved.

This will be a phenomenal coaching punch. Having both Coach Alex Sanchez and Premier Coach Frankie Scarpaci working with the Elite and Premier players. We have added so much depth in our coaching echoes General Manager Frank Scarpaci. Synergies all around from the ice, skills training, systems, philosophy, intensity, experience, off ice training, video analysis… Nowhere in the league will you find this support. We look forward to next season guys. I know so many of the players have already heard and are so excited about the change.

THE FLORIDA EELS ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 7TH COLLEGE COMMITMENT THIS SEASON A HUGE CONGRATULATION GOES OUT TO BRIAN KOZEK AS HE COMMITS TO FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY.

16 MAR | BY FRANK SCARPACI

The Florida Eels are honored to announce our 7th College Commitment this season A huge congratulation goes out to Brian Kozek as he commits to Framingham State University. He is no doubt one of the Florida Eels top academic students. He had many NCAA Div. III options. He was honored to have been recruited by so many well-known and respected college coaches from some very prestigious colleges and universities. No doubt FSU loves what they saw in him both from a tangible and intangible basis.

Kozek is from Chicago, IL. He has been with our Eels Junior program for 4 years. He is a model for USPHL and the Florida Eels player development. Initially he played for the Eels Empire team, then the USP3 team, then the Elite team and this year our Premier team. It was all about developing his skill set and getting him ready for college hockey. This season he was voted as team Captain as he was also Captain on his USP3 team and assistant Captain on the Elite team. He did an incredible job with leadership responsibilities on each team he was on.

Florida Eels General Manager Scarpaci says:
“Brian Kozek has great vision on the ice. He has tremendous passion and is one of the most dedicated and determined young men who ever laced up a pair of skates for the Eels. He has one of the best work ethic I have ever seen in a player. He arrives at practice a minimum of 1 hour before anyone else and remained an extra hour shooting 150 pucks each day 5 days a week. This is a very dedicated and determined individual. He realizes in order to make it in life you can’t just put in your time. He works on all of the little things in his game during his down time. These are the ingredients of a successful individual in life whether as hockey player, lawyer, businessman or any craft. That is what makes him so special. I strongly believe he will go far in life. He will excel at anything he does.”

He is a great character young man who comes from extremely loving and supportive parents: Anne and Mike Kozek, who were supportive in every way to facilitate and allow their son to reach and realize his dreams and goals of advancing to the Next Level: College Hockey. In fact, Mrs. Kozek moved to Florida and billeted numerous Eels Junior players over the past 4 seasons and has been real surrogate mom to our players, and has had a major impact on their lives. The Kozek’s have been dedicated volunteers with the Eels program. Eels Premier coach, Frankie Scarpaci noted in his player profile and scouting report: This Eels veteran has a big leadership role. A big physical defenseman that plays in all 3 zones. A guy you want in the trenches with you in big games. As a defenseman, he makes excellent first passes out that college coaches look for. He battles extremely hard in front of his net. He plays like he has deeded rights to the crease. Also, a monster on the boards. Possess excellent gap control. Block shots. In addition to his defensive skill, he has excellent offensive abilities. Indeed, he is the lead leading goal scorer for a defenseman. He has a hard-heavy shot from the blueline that gets through traffic. On the powerplay and regular shift. He gets sticks in lanes on the penalty kill. This season like in his previous seasons with the Eels, Brian was selected by a panel of coaches to the league’s All Star Team.

Kozek is looking forward to becoming a FSU Ram and playing for Coach Guy Angers. FSU plays in the prestigious Massachusetts state college league MASCAC. Brian will be playing against Plymouth State, Salem State, Worcester State University, Fitchburg State, Westfield State, and the University of Mass Dartmouth. Coach Angers has been coaching for over 8 years at FSU. He is building a strong program that his players and the University can be proud of. Kozek is use to a coach like Coach Angers who brings enormous passion, excitement and creativity to a team. Brian is excited as well as he is joining 2 former Eels teammates: Goalie Nolan Greene and forward Michael Gennello who play for the FSU men’s hockey program.

We wish the best of luck to Brian. There is no doubt that he will make us all proud in his endeavors and studies at college.

FLORIDA EELS ELITE CAPTAIN SEAN DOYLE COMMITS TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

The Florida Eels are proud to announce that Sean Doyle has committed to Concordia University Wisconsin and will be playing for its ACHA Division II hockey program. Sean is the Eels 8th college commitment for this season. In fact, Sean Doyle is the Florida Eels 5th Florida Eel player to attend CUW and play for its ice hockey program. Eels alumni include Jari Sanders (former Captain of the Falcons), Joel Stevenson and Eels Premier team head coach Frankie Scarpaci all played for CUW NCAA Division 3 Falcons. Victoria Smith currently plays for CUW’s women’s team. Doyle is a native of Naples Florida. Sean has been an Eels his entire playing career. He played his youth hockey right here in Ft Myers at the Ft Myers Skatium as a peewee bantam and midget. He is an excellent example of Florida Eels player development model. He is a gifted athlete who plays multiple sports including lacrosse. Sean was elected team Captain of the Eels Elite team this season by his peers and coaches. He showed strong leadership skills both on and off the ice. General Manager Frank Scarpaci noted that he counted on Doyle to be his right-hand guy in a myriad of responsibilities including organizing team meetings, setting up team video analysis sessions, and assisting with the Hockey/Fast Hockey operations of weekly broadcasting of Premier and Elite games. He will for sure be missed next season.

SCOUTING REPORT From Head Coach of the Premier Team Frankie Scarpaci:

Sean Doyle is a solid defenseman. He is 5’09’ 180 pounds. Shoots left. Sean was leader on our Defensive-core. Sean is a very talented multi-sport athlete, which transitions nicely on the ice. You can see this from his movement on the ice. – an example of a true athlete. Sean has good vision and good hockey sense. He makes clean smart veteran first passes out. He battles extremely hard in front of the net and along the boards wearing down opposing forwards. He is smart and protects the defensive zone first. Very good in all 3 zones. Outstanding one-on-one and very good gap on zone entries. He has a very hard shot from the point. Solid on special teams both power play and penalty kill. Very knowledgeable of the game and makes a strong captain in communicating and advocating with the officials.

General Manager Scarpaci comments, “Doyle has a very strong work ethic. He is one of the most dedicated and determined young men on our Elite team this season. To improve his game, he stayed an extra 1 ½ hours each day shooting 150 pucks. He volunteered as a coach in the rink’s house rec league giving back to the game and you can see how these extra things enhanced the knowledge of the game and his abilities on the ice. He is an impassioned young man. Strong will to win. He also worked part time 20+ hours per week while also attending college part time throughout the season.

This is a high character young man echoes GM Scarpaci, who has strong integrity and this will follow him into college. He is extremely excited about the opportunities ahead of him at CUW. In addition to his passion in playing ice hockey, Sean is a gifted artist and plans to pursue a career in art, art design and drawing and its related profession. You can readily see the passion flowing in his eyes when he discusses his path, He comes from extremely supportive parents Jeff and Misty Doyle who have made enormous sacrifices to enable their son Sean to realize and fulfil his dream of attending college and advancing to play college hockey. The Doyle’s were also one of our key families who stepped up this season when Hurricane IRMA pounded Southwest Florida and displaced many of our billeted hockey players. They opened their home and family as shelter and provided the comfort of a home and food and safety to ½ dozen young men; their unselfish generosity will never be forgotten and speaks volumes towards the character and morals of Sean’s upbringing.

We wish Sean Doyle the very best in college.

THE FLORIDA EELS ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 4TH COLLEGE COMMITMENT FOR THIS SEASON AND ITS OVERALL 205TH PLAYER TO ADVANCE TO COLLEGE HOCKEY. JEREMEY HAMERQUIST -1997 COMMITS TO WILLIAM PATTERSON UNIVERSITY

The Florida Eels are excited to announce our 4th college commitment for this season and its overall 205th player to advance to college hockey. Jeremey Hamerquist -1997 Commits to William Patterson University ACHA Division I. WPU is located in Wayne, New Jersey. Jeremy is from Woodland Park, CO. He has been the Eels Elite top netminder all season. He is an exceptionally intelligent young man who had multiple choices for next season and weighed his options but felt that the academic and hockey program at William Patterson University best fits his interest and is so excited to have chosen WPU.

Hamerquist has done a phenomenal job all season. He had spent some time with the Eels Premier team during the season as well. Hamerquist has been an excellent leader in the lockerroom. Hamerquist had backboned the team’s success and has taken charge in their recent march to the playoffs. He has good size. HEIGHT: 5’10”; WEIGHT: 177 LBS., catches Left. SCOUTING REPORT: Mature goaltender who does a good job in controlling the game. Plays the puck well. Great vision. Great tracking the puck. Very quick glove. Butterfly style. Battles shooters. Very Vocal He is so much looking forward to becoming a Pioneer and playing for such experience coaches as coach Joe Balance and Assistant Coach Ian Michaelchuck. These coaches are amongst the Elite in college hockey. I am looking forward to their mentorship. Coach Ballance will be entering his 11th year as a collegiate level coach and his 9th with the William Paterson University Pioneers. During his tenure, Coach Ballance has led the Pioneers to five championships (10’,11’,12’,13’,16’), including four consecutive Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) Championships in row (10’,11’,12,13’). He has guided the Pioneers to the SECHL championship game in each of his 8 seasons as Head Coach. He also has led the Pioneers to 7 National Tournament appearances in his 8 seasons.

For the 2018-19 season William Patterson University has been elevated to ACHA Div. I. This is part of an exclusive club. There are only A total of 60 teams competing in Men’s ACHA Division I. This year William Paterson University Ice Hockey Team is to Represent Northeast as #1 Seed in National Tournament from March 15 to 19, 2017

Hamerquist has a phenomenal work ethic. He is often found at the rink 2 hours prior to practice working on his agility, dissecting games he played and upcoming opponents studying opposing shooters tendencies. Now that shows his determination and dedication. He is a player with a high compete level and will to win. He will bring those intangibles to WPU hockey program and to WPU. Jeremey and his family have made enormous sacrifices over his youth and junior hockey career to help their son realize his dreams. Congrats Jeremy.

3 WAYS TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA STRESS-FREE AND MAYBE EVEN FUN

Think about how stressful it can be to learn about the recruiting process overall, and about the college admissions process as you get closer to your senior year. Put that same learning curve, the same nerve to figure out a complex project with a definite due date, into a much smaller window — and you get the FAFSA.

The window to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid opens on January 1. You can really submit your FAFSA at any time, but some families feel time crunch because depending on your school, state, and the type of aid, awards go out first come, first served.

Don’t stress. Seriously. This paperwork isn’t going to hurt you. Here are the top ways to fill out the FAFSA without stressing out about it.

Know what you’ll need to have at hand to fill out the FAFSA

In addition to the general bucket categories we listed above, you’re going to need to have a couple of things on hand that you probably don’t have memorized. Take some time to gather them together so you don’t feel like you’re searching through your lockbox and paperwork and losing your place in the FAFSA.

Social security numbers for the student-athlete and parents (if the student-athlete is filing as a dependent)

Driver’s license numbers

W2′s from the current and previous year

Tax returns from the previous year (since you probably haven’t done your 2015 taxes yet, the FAFSA lets you use the most recent one you have)

Know that this is an unavoidable step in the recruiting process – and make it fun.

This might come from years trumpeting that my sport was other sports’ punishment, but I am a firm believer that there’s a silver lining in everything. Hill repeats? There’s going to be a downhill soon enough. Circuit workout? Get an awesome song playing and it’ll make the time fly by.

Do the same when you fill out the FAFSA. Put on some music that everyone enjoys. (I know, I have a dad, too — that might be easier said than done.) Give yourself a reward when you’ve finished it – maybe the family can go out for pizza or an ice cream.

The FAFSA may seem like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be; after all, it’s time your family gets to spend, together.

Florida Eels Engage Statstrack: The State Of The Art Analytics Program

Florida Eels Engage Statstrack: The State Of The Art Analytics Program

The Eels used Statstrack in the last 25% of the2017-18 playing season. The coaching staff loved it. It was the cutting edge in coaching. These tools allow the Eels coaches to bring our players and our team to clearly the Next Level. We do not know of any other Tier II III Junior hockey program utilizing these tools. This program is college and pro level material and it clearly gives the Eels an edge in its program.

Below are some of the highlights of Statstrack. But clearly from a player’s perspective the Eels again prove to be on the cutting edge in player development.

Statstrack

This program Combines the best in hockey knowledge, statistics, and leading technology, Statstrack is the first cost-effective analytics software empowering hockey teams at all levels to easily track, and quickly manage and measure game performance in real-time. Track Key Metrics

Statstrack records the important in-game stats, where and when they happen and who makes them happen.

Manage The Information

Statstrack organizes the data in real time to impact both in-game decisions and long term practice and game strategies.

Measure Performance

At the click of a button and in real time, Statstrack provides the hockey intelligence reports needed to analyze team and player performance.

Gesture Based Tracking: No Learning Curve Required

Track key ‘in-game’ events, where and when they happen as well as how much time is spent in the offensive and defensive zones with easy to use gesture based tracking capability.

Insights for Players & Teams at the Click of a Button

Organize the hockey data collected to provide performance information for both individual players and teams with visual and simple to read customized repor

Get the Reports You Need in Real Time

Analyze the data to provide hockey intelligence that players and teams need to make better tactical and strategic decisions all season. These insights are generated through a flexible reporting system that allows customized reporting.

Statstrack tracks, measures and manages key hockey metrics of players and teams. It is simple to use and enhances the learning process for players and teams by providing coaches, parents and other stakeholders a quantitative measurement of a player and team’s performance.

Statstrack also provides a sophisticated reporting system that allows teams and players to look at the data in ways that provide actionable insights that can be used to prepare more effectively for games, allow for better in-game decisions and can be leveraged to show the progression of individual players on various metrics.

The Florida Eels are the Pinnacle of College Placement In Junior Hockey

The Florida Eels Are Once Again Pleased to Announce Forward Caden TChop Has Committed to Waldorf University For the 2018 Academic Year. This is the Florida Eels’ 14th college commitment this season. The commitment raises the Eels advancement to of its players to 225. Now that is impressive.
The Florida Eels are the pinnacle of Premier and Elite Junior Hockey. The Eels play in the USPHL and has two teams in the league. One plays in the USPHL Premier Division and the 2nd team plays in the Elite Division and has a direct Affiliation with its NCDC Affiliate the Islanders Hockey Club.
The USPHL Elite and Premier Divisions have 2,600+ NCAA Division. 1 and 3 Alumni. We average 90+ NCAA Division I commitments per season and another and 100 NCAA Division. III commits. Those are incredible numbers. Only the USHL has more. Simply put the USPHL is known as a college placement league. No other Tier II or Tier III Junior league can come close its accomplishments.
GM Frank Scarpaci often echoes, “The true statistic in judging a team is how many players a program places in college.”
The Eels average 15 college advancements per season. Each Eel players have a minimum of 3 NCAA college opportunities before them. That is an enormous accomplishment for the Eels program and each one of these boys.
The Eels Program is all about player development. As you can see some programs say this but the Eels go beyond lip service… it defines excellence.
This is what the Eels are all about: Player Development; and move players to college. It is most impressive to see our program accomplish this mission.
The following colleges have committed to our players:

Adrian College NCAA DIV. III
Anna Marie College NCAA Div. III
Aurora University NCAA DIV. III
Arizona State University ACHA
Babson College NCAA DIV. III
Becker College NCAA DIV. III
Bentley College NCAA DIV. I
BETHAL College NCAA DIV. III
Boston College NCAA DIV. I
Boston University NCAA DIV. I
Bryant University ACHA
Canisius College NCAA DIV. I
Castleton State College NCAA DIV. III
Colby College NCAA DIV. III
Colorado State University ACHA
Columbia University ACHA
Concordia University Wisconsin NCAA DIV. III
Curry College NCAA DIV. III
Daniel Webster University NCAA DIV. III
Drexel University ACHA
Finlandia University NCAA DIV. III
Fitchburg State University NCAA DIV. III
Florida Atlantic University ACHA
Florida State University ACHA
Framingham State University NCAA DIV. III
Franklin Pierce University NCAA DIV. II
Florida Gulf Coast University ACHA
Grand Valley State University ACHA
Hamilton College NCAA DIV. III
Hamline University NCAA DIV. III
Hobart College NCAA DIV. III
Hudson Valley Comm. College
Indiana University ACHA
Iowa State ACHA
Johnson and Wales University NCAA DIV. III
Kings College NCAA Div. III
Lake Forrest College NCAA DIV. III
Lawrence University NCAA DIV. III
Lebanon Valley College NCAA DIV. III
Lewis University ACHA
Manhattanville College NCAA DIV. III
Merrimack College NCAA DIV. I
Michigan State University NCAA DIV. I
MIKWAKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING NCAA DIV. III
Minnesota State University NCAA DIV. I
New England College NCAA DIV. III
Neumann College NCAA Div. III
New York University ACHA
Nicholas College NCAA DIV. III
Northeastern University NCAA DIV. I
Northern Arizona University ACHA
Northern Illinois University ACHA
Northern Michigan ACHA
Northland College NCAA DIV. III
Penn. State ACHA
Post University NCAA DIV II
Plymouth State University NCAA DIV II
RPI
Rensselaer Poly Tech Institute
Sacred Heart University NCAA DIV. I
Salem State University NCAA DIV. III
Salve Regina University NCAA DIV. III
Skidmore College NCAA DIV. III
Slippery Rock University ACHA
Southern New Hampshire University
St. Anselum NCAA DIV. II
St Mary’s College NCAA DIV. III
Superior State College NCAA DIV. I
Stevenson University NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Brockport NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Broome NCAAA Jr. College
SUNY Canton NCAA DIV. III
SUNY Plattsburg NCAA DIV. III
Townsend College ACHA
Trine University ACHA
U Mass Boston NCAA DIV. III
U Mass Lowell NCAA DIV. I
University of Central Florida ACHA
University of Connecticut ACHA
University of Florida ACHA
University of Indiana PA
University of North Colorado ACHA
University of Maine NCAA DIV. I
University of Maryland ACHA
University of Maryland Baltimore ACHA
University of Minnesota ACHA
University of New Hampshire NCAA DIV. I
University of Notre Dane NCAA DIV. I
University of Oklahoma ACHA
University of Ottawa
University of Rhode Island University ACHA
University of Central Florida ACHA
University of Southern Maine NCAA DIV. III
University of Southern New Hampshire NCAA Div.III
University of Vermont NCAA DIV. I
University of Wisconsin NCAA DIV. I
Utica College NCAA DIV. III
Waldorf University NAIA
West Chester Univ. ACHA
West Virginia University ACHA
West Michigan State University ACHA
Western New England NCAA Div. III
Westfield State University NCAA DIV. III
Worcester State University NCAA DIV. III
William Patterson University ACHA Div. I

Additionally, four Eel players have been drafted into the NHL (Teddy Ruth, (Notre Dame) (Washington Capitals now with the Columbus Blue Jackets) RJ Boyd (Michigan State Univ.) (Florida Panthers) Brad Peltz (Yale) (Ottawa Senators) Cam Darcy (Northeastern Univ.) drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning 2014
The Eels continue to be the pinnacle of excellence.
Don’t you feel YOU deserve this?

The Eels have a few roster spots remaining on their teams for next season. We are not looking to simply fill these spots. We are looking for the RIGHT players. Individuals who have the determination, dedication, and passion to be the best. We are looking for the players who have those intangibles with the will to win. Willing to make all sacrifices for their team. If you fit this benchmark and are looking for a program that offers training 3+ hours per day 5 days per week, and attends 4 college showcases to garner the visibility and exposure you need to get to college- then please reach back out to us. I would love to talk with you.

Frank Scarpaci
Florida Eels
General Manager
941-400-9023

Florida Eels Announces its 12th College Commitment for The Season: Brandon Rosario Commits to NCAA Division III Neumann University’ College Hockey Program

Florida Eels Announces its 12th College Commitment for The Season: Brandon Rosario Commits to NCAA Division III Neumann University’ College Hockey Program

The Florida Eels is proud to announce its 12th college commitment for the 2018 season: Brandon Rosario commits to Neumann University. Rosario 6’0” 180 pounds is from Glen Rock NJ. He is a forward. 2nd year veteran with the Eels program. Eels Premier Coach Frank Scarpaci noted, Rosario was one of the Eels most valuable players this past season and was amongst the team and league’s leading scorers. In fact, he and his linemates Colton Crabtree and Nikita Lopatin dominated in the league goals and assists as a line.

Rosario will be joining Eels alumni Clayton Boyd and Zach Boyle who started at Neumann last season. Very impressively, both Clayton and Zach made a mark in their debut in their freshman year. This is indeed unique in college hockey as most freshman do not get much ice time until their sophomore year. But continuing in the Eels tradition they broke the barrier. This is a direct correlation of the quality of training bestowed on our players.

Coach Alex Sanchez of the Eels noted, Rosario’s commitment is another milestone for the Florida Eels. This commitment marks the Eels 222 players they have advanced to college. That is an accomplishment held by a very few in Junior hockey. It puts the Eels up there with an Elite few. We are very proud of our legacy echoes General Manager Frank Scarpaci. Players like Rosario have made significant sacrifices including 600 hours per year in the ice, in the gym, video analysis, 44 league schedules, 4 college showcases during the season, 2+ post season showcases, 3+ days per week of video review and analysis and more all for one purpose: To Reach the Next Level – College Hockey. This isn’t and easy task. If it were everyone would achieve it. But they don’t. NCAA Div. III hockey is not an easy attainable bar. Players like Brandon Rosario should be very proud of reaching these goals.

Coach Scarpaci noted, Rosario was one of the team’s assistant captains this season. He handled his role very well, exemplifying strong leadership skills on the ice, in the locker-room and during off ice. He is a high character individual who brings enormous passion to the game his self and his teammates.

His perseverance dedication and determination paid off with high dividends. He had numerous offers being one of the team and league’s leading scorers in goals and in assists. But Brandon was very selective and Neumann was his first choice. He wanted to play for a strong academic university that would satisfy his high academic standards and future career plans. He also wanted to play for a respectable college hockey program that was rich in tradition and heritage, Clearly Neumann University fit this bill. Rosario was very excited with the prospect of playing for Head Coach Kyle Mountain who in his first year as head coach of Neumann had a very impressive record of 16-8-3 and took the Knights to the ECAC West Semi Finals with a close game losing to Utica 4-3. Moreover, Neumann plays in the extremely competitive schedule against the likes of Utica, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Manhattanville College, Elmira College, Oswego State, Saint Michaels College Nazareth College, Buffalo State, Curry College, Manhattanville College, Lebanon Valley College and many others.

Coach Mountain and the Neumann Knights are getting a solid over all player, coach Sanchez concluded. Here is the scouting report on Rosario from Florida Eels Premier Coach Frank Scarpaci:

SCOUTING REPORT: Brandon is an Eels veteran who can play in all situations. His acceleration in his skating is unmatched with his explosive speed east to west and north to south. Has great offensive ability and really likes to control the pace of play but is exceptional defensively. His ability to open up his hips to protect and shield the puck is elite, especially since he doesn't lose speed while doing so. He doesn’t quit on pucks and really works on the little things of the game. He has a high compete level and strong will to win. He has an exceptionally high hockey IQ. Top guy on power play and penalty kill. Tenacious fore-checker and equally determined on the back check. Very effective along the boards. This kid is a winner. Period.

Brandon comes from very supportive parents. They have made significant sacrifices over the years for their son. In fact, he is one of 3 boys in his family playing ice hockey.

The Eels wish Brandon well. He is a very dedicated young man who will make his new team proud that he has committed to Neumann University.

Over One Million $1,000,0000 Annual Reasons to Join the Eels

Yes, the Florida Eels makes available through daily notifications over $5,000 each day notifications from Scholarship and Grants Available from private and public foundations scholarships and grants monies available to our players. This is over $1,000,000 per year. Existing players and families receive daily emails through our Florida Eels Team App.

The Eels players also review scholarship and grant information with General Manager Frank Scarpaci. Players learn how to research these available sources. Players write essays and make applications during the season for their upcoming college season. These sources offer hundreds of thousands of dollars of additional monies available to players.

Players also receive notifications of internships in furtherance of their discipline.

Moreover, these scholarships and grants are separate and apart from the finical aid packages available by the colleges and universities financial aid offices. The Eels staff takes the time and exerts all efforts to assist its players in garnering these funds to help make their college experience and opportunities affordable.

The Florida Eels Remain Home for So Many of Its College Alumni and Veteran Players in the Off Season

The Florida Eels Remain Home for So Many of Its College Alumni and Veteran Players in the Off Season

The Florida Eels season might have ended in late March like the rest of the USPHL but you would not know it from attending its home rink the Ft Myers Skatium in Ft Myers Florida. Since April, Eels Premier Head Coach Frank Scarpaci and Elite Head Coach Alex Sanchez have been doing high end training sessions that incudes on ice 2-3 days per week and off ice strength and conditioning 4-5 days a week at the Eels training facility - Generation Fitness

So many of its existing players remained here for off season training. Guys from across the USA Canada and even Europe continued their training. But what is most impressive is that numerous Eels alumni who are currently playing NCAA College Hockey returned to the Eels for their Spring and Summer training. The fact is that they want to be in top shape for when they arrive at their College training camp in the Fall. “These guys are so appreciated of this opportunity” says Coach Scarpaci. “I have coached all of them and we are proud of their accomplishments in making their college hockey program. But hockey is a 12-month sport, especially when you are playing college hockey. The competition in college hockey is extremely tough and you cannot take your position for granted.” He continued, “my guys are not satisfied in just being on the team, no …. They want to be impact players, They learned well here at the Eels we never are complacent, nor are they entitled” These guys also are excellent mentors for our junior players as they can tell first-hand what to expect at the college hockey level says coach Scarpaci

The program is tough and is not for everyone. There are a lot of summer camps out there and this is very different. It is a very high-level training program designed for Junior and College level players. The drills are very high tempo and extremely demanding. The Off Ice is NOT optional. The players must partake in these sessions. We are only looking for the most determined and dedicated guys in these training sessions That is why the college alumni come back. They know what the Eels coaches expect and demand. This is serious business for the college guys and they love what the Eels provide.

CCM representatives will be at the Fort Myers Skatium on Tuesday August 21st for stick and skates demo

CCM representatives will be at the Fort Myers Skatium on Tuesday August 21st for stick and skates demo. All Florida Eels Junior players will have an opportunity to check out the CCM in and make arrangements to place orders. CCM is an official partnering sponsor with the Florida Eels Junior program. Florida Eels junior players wear CCM gloves, helmets game jerseys practice jerseys and most players have elected to purchase CCM skates.

More details will be available at the Florida Eels orientation August 18th

SCOUTS THAT ATTENDED THE PRO AM PRE DRAFT AND THE USPHL SPRING SHOWCASE

This is why the Florida Eels Bring Its Players to These Venues. Where Else Do Junior Players Garner This Quality of Visibility

The Eels are once again excited to report that the fruits of the USPHL May Showcase, the Pro-Am NHL Pre-Draft, the USPHL Summer Showcase and the Pro-Am Sr. Chowder Cup have been very strong.

Indeed, the Eels have signed a total 23 veteran and new players to its 2018-19 season. We have garnered some very good players from these venues in the past and this year these forums have proven once again very strong in our recruitment efforts.

As you know the Eels coaches cross the USA Canada and have supporting scouts in Europe. Many of our players emirate from recruiting trips to the Global Showcases in Vancouver, Chicago and Las Vegas. Others are recruited out of CCM Americas Showcase the Pre-Draft Combine in Michigan. While others come to our local tryouts. But nothing equals the New England Showcases for gaining experience with prospects and evaluating them in very competitive games.

This year we have 23 young men who played in the New England events and will be joining us for the 2018-19 season. Players come from all over the world including, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, South Carolina, Colorado, New Hampshire, Michigan, Oregon, Canada, Switzerland, New Jersey, Sweden, France, Russia the Ukraine and Sweden

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR NCAA ELIGIBILITY.

The Florida Eels in partnership with NSCA Provides This information to you. Do you know what other junior program provides this information? Nobody

The NCAA Eligibility Center is the arm of the NCAA responsible for determining the academic eligibility and amateurism status for all DI and DII student-athletes. In addition, it also sets the recruiting rules via the NCAA Recruiting Calendars. Previously, this part of the NCAA was called the NCAA Clearinghouse, but now, the NCAA Clearinghouse and NCAA Eligibility Center are the same process.

The most important thing to understand as a prospective student-athlete is that the NCAA is there to determine your eligibility, not to provide guidance on how to get or maintain your college eligibility. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to understand the academic and amateurism requirements and make sure they are on track to meet those requirements with the help of their high school guidance counselor and school administrators.

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What type of NCAA account do you need?
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NCAA Eligibility Center checklist

Download your eligibility checklist » Links to important resources
2017/18 NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
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NCAA Certification Account or Profile page: What type of NCAA account is right for you?
If you are actively being recruited at the NCAA DI or DII level, or you are very confident you will be competing at that level out of high school, you should register with the NCAA and create a Certification Account. If you aren’t sure of your division level, you should create an NCAA Profile page so you can easily transition to a Certification Account if needed.

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What is the purpose of the NCAA Eligibility Center?
For prospective college student-athletes, the NCAA Eligibility Center is the part of the NCAA that will ensure you meet the minimum academic requirements and are considered an amateur athlete. It does this by reviewing your high school transcripts (official copies only), SAT/ACT test scores and reviewing the answers to your amateurism questionnaire. In rare situations, the NCAA will require additional information surrounding your high school classes or athletic competition, but most athletes pass through the NCAA Eligibility Center without incident.

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How do I register for the NCAA Eligibility Center/Clearinghouse?
The NCAA has a very user-friendly website at the NCAA Eligibility Center. Give yourself at least 15-30 minutes to complete the initial registration. Before your register with the NCAA, make sure you have a valid email address you will have access to after high school. If you are creating a Certification Account, you will need a method of payment for the account.

Insider Tip: After creating your account, you will need to have official copies of your high school transcripts (from all schools you attended) and copies of your SAT and/or ACT scores sent to the NCAA.
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How do you get an NCAA number?
Go to the NCAA Eligibility Center website and create either a Certification Account or Profile page and complete the initial registration process. Allow at least 15-20 minutes to complete the initial registration.

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NCAA Eligibility requirements
Academic Requirements – Complete 16 core courses, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in those core courses, and meet the minimums of the sliding scale in your combination of core course GPA and SAT/ACT test scores.
Amateurism Requirements – Athletes cannot obtain amateurism status if they have received compensation that exceeds actual and necessary expenses. Athletes also cannot accept payment for media appearances based on their athletic ability, endorsing commercial products or accept prize money beyond actual/necessary expenses. Learn more about amateurism requirements.
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How long does the NCAA Eligibility Center take?
You are not officially done with the NCAA Eligibility Center process until you are done with high school and officially declared eligible at your DI or DII institution. There are three phases to the NCAA Eligibility Center process you will need to check in to make sure you are on track:

Creating a Certification Account – This should happen your freshman or sophomore year of high school.
Having up-to-date transcripts after your junior year – The NCAA will be “locking in” your core course GPA for your first 12 courses after your junior year.
Sending in final transcripts and requesting final amateurism certification – After you have completed high school, you will send your final transcripts and request your final certification.
Insider Tip: If you are enrolling early (common for elite level DI athletes playing in the fall) or have a unique situation coming out of junior college, your process could be slightly different than the one detailed above. In both of these scenarios, the college recruiting you will likely be in touch and providing assistance. The most important thing is that you have a Certification Account, it is up to date and all of your most recent academic records on are file with the NCAA.
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PARENTS AND EELS PLAYERS "GEAR UP" FOR THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL IN HELPING YOUR SON GET RECRUITED: NCSA PRIMER ON THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOCKEY RECRUITING

NCSA Partnership With The Florida Eels providing key insight into the recruitment process:
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOCKEY RECRUITING

Hockey scholarship opportunities are extremely limited because hockey is offered at significantly fewer colleges than most sports. That’s why learning exactly how the hockey recruiting process works from a trusted resource like NCSA is essential.

When does the hockey recruiting process start?

1. The hockey recruiting process starts in middle school. Hockey recruiting starts early because the competition for scholarships for hockey is extremely high. There are fewer than 500 men’s hockey programs, and nearly 350 of those are ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) teams, which don’t offer scholarships. Schools are very selective and preparing for a hockey scholarship has to start early.

How do I get discovered?

2. A third-party evaluation from a trusted neutral source like NCSA is essential and it’s important to make sure you’re playing in the summer. When college hockey coaches can identify you as a prospect using online tools from a trusted resource like NCSA, you gain instant exposure and credibility. In the process to get a hockey scholarship, summer camps and junior showcases are also essential ways to show off your skills. And, if your game needs developing and you want added exposure, a year or two in junior hockey might be a good idea.

How do coaches evaluate prospects?

3. The Internet is your best tool when trying to earn a hockey scholarship. Budgets for college hockey teams aren’t as big as they are for basketball or football, so the best way that a college hockey coach can evaluate you, without spending money on travel, is the Internet. Easy access to video highlights and statistics from a third-party evaluator like NCSA helps hockey coaches find players that fit their system.

Where am I qualified to play?

4. Less than 60 colleges offer men’s hockey at the Division I level. The majority of college hockey programs aren’t in DI, so set your expectations accordingly. Nearly 90% of men’s hockey players compete at the ACHA, Division II, Division III or junior college level. NCSA is an experienced neutral talent evaluator, and can tell you what level your skills are best suited for and where you’re likely to find the most success.

What is my coach’s role?

5. Your coach can help with your development on the ice, but getting a scholarship for hockey is your responsibility. Your hockey coach is likely very busy and has too many responsibilities to be able to dedicate the time that the hockey recruiting process requires. There’s a good chance that you’re not the only one on your team hoping to earn a hockey scholarship, and relying on your hockey coach to manage the recruiting process for several athletes at once is asking too much.

Check Out News Article in the New England Pro Am Pre Draft

FLORIDA EELS' 2 WINS LEAD STORY AT THE NEW ENGLAND PRE DRAFT SHOWCASE

11 MAY | BY FRANK SCARPACI

EELS OFF TO A STRONG START.
MAY 11, 2018
DEDHAM – After an early, Friday morning victory over Tigers Hockey at the Canton Ice House, the Eels traveled over to Dedham’s Boch Ice Arena for a noon contest against the East Coast Militia. The Eels took advantage of a slow start to the tournament for the Militia, posting a 5-1 victory to improve to 2-0-0 in the Jr. A division of the 2018 Pre-Draft Showcase.

Eels teammates Adam Burtzlaff and Cade Swygert scored two quick goals back-to-back early in the contest to set the tone for the game. The scores came just seven seconds apart at 4:54 and 5:01 of the first half to open up a two-goal advantage.

The Militia cut that deficit in half at 16:10 of the opening frame on a Joe Idelson score that made it 2-1, but the Eels lead was back to two before the half’s end. Hayden Haldane with the score at 18:51.

The Eels were then back at it quickly out of the locker rooms, James Cerepak making it 4-1 at 1:26 of the second half.

Room was minimal for a Militia comeback, a feat made even more difficult when Ian Friz put away yet another for the Eels at 11:28. The goal sealed the Militia’s fate and the 5-1 Eels victory.

Peter Barry credited with the win in net for the Eels.

How to Email College Coaches

Sending an introductory email to a college coach can get your foot in the door with a program you’re interested in and give a coach the opportunity to conduct their initial evaluation of you. However, emailing college coaches as a means to get discovered isn’t as effective as it was five years ago. Coaches are getting hundreds—if not thousands—of emails from recruits. Simply sending an email isn’t enough to get a coach’s attention. You need to create clear, concise emails with attention-grabbing subject lines to give yourself a chance at the coach opening your email, reading it and responding.

Before you start firing off emailing college coaches across the country, there are a few specific details you need to know first. Here’s a rundown of what we’ll be covering to help you better understand how to email college coaches:

In talking about how to email college coaches, the subject line always comes up as one of the most critical pieces of the email. Without an eye-catching subject line, a coach won’t even open your perfectly crafted email.

To get started on writing your subject line, there’s a few key pieces of information you need to include: Your grad year, your position, state (if you’re emailing a local coach) and a piece of information that’s unique about you. Do you have a lightning fast 40-yard dash time? Are you looking at an academic-focused school that will be impressed with your ACT score? If you compete in a sport in which club teams are really important, consider adding in your club team and/or the tournament you’ll be at next. Once you determine that, take a look at just a few examples of well-crafted subject lines:

2020 Linebacker, 6’2” 220lbs, 4.6 40yd dash

2018 LH Pitcher, 90 MPH FB, 33 ACT

2021 from IL, 23.25-second 50 free

2019 Center-mid, Premier Academy, MLK Tourney schedule attached

2019 OPP, 9'8" APP, Premier VB Academy, video attached

Here are a few general tips to consider when creating your subject line for emailing college coaches:

Think about what would be important to the coach. Generic subject lines like “football recruit” or “looking to play for you” and even “talented high school football prospect” are going to blend into the background of the coach’s inbox. Instead, do you have an interesting stat? Do you play a unique position? Is your height and weight important for your sport and position?

Keep your subject line to 50 characters or less. Coaches are on the go and probably read the majority of their emails on their phone. An extremely lengthy subject line will only get cut off, so you need to maximize the space you have.

Use numbers and stats in your subject line. We’ve hinted at this before, but including key stats in your subject line can really make an impact. Plus, numbers set your subject line apart from all the words crowding the coach’s inbox.

You’ve laid down the ground work, now it’s time to write the email! Think about your email like an inverted pyramid (https://www.getvero.com/resources/inverted-pyramid-method/). The top of the email is where you need to grab the coach’s attention. You can use a stat about the team that interested you or why you’d like to play for them. The next section is to give a little more information about yourself and to show the coach why you would be a good fit for their program. Here is the key information you want to be sure to include when emailing college coaches:

Your general information: Name, graduation year, high school and club name

Academics: GPA, test scores, if they would be important information for the coach you’re emailing

Athletics: sports specific stats and relevant measurables

Contact information: your phone number and email, as well as the contact information for your coaches

The last section should be giving them a specific next step, such as letting the coach know you will be giving them a call at a specific date and time or inviting them to come see you compete. Whatever you do, avoid sending mass, generic emails out to all the coaches you want to contact when emailing college coaches. The coach will know if you took the time to personalize your email, and it will make a difference. Coaches want to recruit players who are genuinely interested in their program—most don’t have the time and resources to recruit an athlete who is not likely to commit to their school.

How to start an email to a college coach

Similar to your subject line, your opening needs to be attention-grabbing. Depending on the type of school and the coach—here’s where your research comes into play—your opening will change. If you’re looking at academically-focused schools, lead with how impressed you are by their academic record when emailing the college coach. If you’re emailing a school with a winning record, point out that you’d love to be part of such a successful legacy. There are numerous reasons you would be emailing a college coach. Here are a few examples of ways to open an email:

“I wanted to connect with you after speaking with Amber Brown, an athlete on your team. She told me about your coaching style and I believe that, based on your emphasis on work ethic and training, I would be a great fit for your program.”

“I’ve been following your program for a while, and recently found an article about you that inspired me. I wanted to connect with you because I think that I would be a great addition to your team.”

“In researching your program, I noticed that you will be graduating 5 seniors this year. I would love to help bridge the gap left by those departing seniors.”

How much information do I need to include in my email to college coaches?

This is an introductory email, so you don’t need to give the coach your whole history. Instead, tease a few key stats that you think this coach would be interested in knowing. Are you the ideal height and weight for your position? Include that. Do you have an outstanding GPA and test scores and you’re emailing an academically-focused coach? Include that. Also, make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, persona trainers, and anyone else that you have worked with for your sport. Then, link off to your NCSA recruiting profile where the coach can find your highlight video, all your stats and your personal statement.

At the end of your email, tell the coach what you’re going to do next

At the end, you want to specifically let the coach know what you’ll be doing next. If you’re planning on following up the email with a call, let them know to expect a call from you in the next few days. If you’d like to visit their campus, tell them you will give them a call to schedule a time to connect. You don’t need to use generic language like, “If you’re interested, feel free to call, email or text me.” If the coach is interested, they will contact you. Instead, tell them the next step you’re going to take, and then what they need to do in response.

Insider tip: Turn on your “read receipt” function to see if a coach has opened our email. This feature is really helpful for athletes who are too young to be contacted by a coach yet. Read receipts will let you know if a coach has received and opened your email, so you can be sure to follow up accordingly. Learn more about how you can enable this feature for your next email.

I’ve been following your team for a while now, and was really impressed by your team’s performance in the championship game last year—congratulations! I wanted to connect with you because I would love to be part of this competitive team.

My name is Jane Doe and I’m a 6’2” forward at Generic High School in Chicago, IL. I was recently honored by being been named the Gatorade Player of the Year. I am currently a starter on my AAU basketball team and am a four-year varsity starter for my high school team. I think that my work ethic and talent would be a great match for your program.

Sample email 2—Academic-focused email

Dear Coach Johnson,

I’m really impressed by your athletes’ dedication to both their athletics and academics. I noticed that you not only have a winning record, but you have set the school record for graduating the most athletes! As an aspiring college athlete, I am driven to excel both athletically and academically, and I believe I would be a great fit for your program.

My name is John Smith and I’m a left-handed pitcher with an 85-MPH fastball. My biggest asset is that I’m a team player who focuses both on the field and in the classroom. I’m currently in the top 5% of my class with a 4.0 GPA and a 32 ACT. I’d like to major in prelaw, and I’ve been researching your school’s well-known prelaw program.

You can view my profile for more information about my athletic and academic qualifications, as well as my skills video here: www.myNCSAprofile.org.

I’m planning a trip to visit your campus this September, and I would love to meet you or another member of your coaching staff. Can you please let me know if you have any availability to meet with me? I will also be calling you tomorrow at 5p.m. CT to schedule a meeting!

You’re so close to sending that email, but before you do, run spell check and re-read. A great way to catch strange wording or grammar errors is to read your email out loud. When you hear a phrase that sounds wrong, you’ll know you need to fix it. You can also cut and paste your email into Google Translate and listen for any errors.

Still not sure if the email is error free? Have your parents take a look to double check. Make sure that you have included all your contact information, your call to action and a link to your full recruiting profile

Insider tip: Try sending your email between 4-8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Our data show that this is the best time to send an email to college coaches.

Congratulations—now you know how to email college coaches, from the research to the subject line, from address to the email body! But your work is not done yet.

The Florida Eels are proud to announce that 6’2’190 pound Bryce Freel of Osceola, IN has committed to Northland College. Bryce, a defenseman, played on the Eels Premier team. Northland College is located in Ashland, Wisconsin and is a liberal arts college with a focus on the environment and sustainability as well as it has an exceptional business department. Bryce Freel is the Florida Eels 13th commitment for the 2018 season. He marks 223 Florida Eels Alumni who have advanced to college. Bryce will be playing for Northland’s Division NCAA Division 3 hockey program.

Freel is a one-year veteran of the Eels program. He joined us last fall. We recruited this young man for 2 seasons and was thrilled that he joined our program said General Manager, Frank Scarpaci. He is now part of the Eels rich legacy in advancing players to college. Premier Coach,Frank Scarpaci commented, “Bryce is one of the USPHL’s premier defensemen. His size and skills elevated amongst the top in our league. He owned his own defensive zone while being a consummate threat on the blue-line. He fit right into the Eels style of play for defensemen in joining in the transition and joining the line rush to create a 4-man line rush.”

General Manager Scarpaci noted, Bryce had numerous opportunities at the NCAA Division 3 level spanning from the Northeast to the Midwest. He was always at the top of college coachs’ list in recruiting discussions. It was great for him to have these options. That is what it is all about: Moving to the Next Level: NCAA College Hockey. For Bryce, it was equally important to look at the college’s academic program along with the hockey opportunities and Northland just fit into his plans 100%

SCOUTING REPORT FROM PREMIER COACH, FRANK SCARPACI:

Bryce is a towering puck moving defenseman. Has a howitzer of a shot that gets to the net often. During the regular season, he had 7 goals and 20 assists in 44 games averaging .613 points per game. He creates a systematic and continuous scoring threat on the blue-line as his shots create countless scoring chances. At 6’4” and a wide wingspan he’s hard to get around. He has great gap control. He’s not a large punishing defenseman and has a good stick defensively. He plays very well in all 3 zones. He dominates along the boards. Has deeded rights to the crease as he takes complete ownership in defense of that area. He plays with tremendous heart. Has the will to win. A consummate competitor. He has great vision and makes a nice clean first pass out. He will be a dominate defensemen in college and has a pro future.

Bryce and his dad were very impressed with his visit to Northland this month when they met with Coach Seamus Gregory. This meeting closed the deal for him. He loved the environment, the coaching philosophy and everything about the program. Northland hockey team plays in a very impressive conference: the NCHA and its schedule includes games vs:

Freel is the 2nd player the Eels advanced to Northland. Approximately 6 years ago Nick Notto was the first Eels to join the Northland NCAA Men’s ice hockey team. Coach Alex Sanchez of the Eels noted, Freel’s commitment to Northland College’s NCAA Division 3 program is another milestone for the Florida Eels. This commitment marks the Eels 223 players they have advanced to college. That is an accomplishment held by a very few in Junior hockey. It puts the Eels up there with an Elite few. We are very proud of our legacy echoes Sanchez. Freel was a very dedicated young man who came to the rink every day and shot 100+ pucks each day. He one of the most determined young men who ever suited up for the Eels program. He showed another side of what work ethic means. His mission: To Reach the Next Level – College Hockey. As we said a 1,000 times before and we reached it 223 times, this isn’t an easy task. If it were everyone would achieve it. But they don’t. NCAA Diviwion III hockey is not an easy attainable bar. Players like Bryce Freel should be very proud of reaching these goals.

We wish Bryce the best. He will be truly missed as he was a staple to the Eels Defensive core. Moreover, he comes from a very supportive family who made enormous sacrifices to have their son realize his dreams

We wish Bryce Freel all the best at Northland College not only in hockey but in his academic career. He will no doubt go on and make us proud.

THE FLORIDA EELS HAVE PARTNERED WITH NCSA THE LARGEST COLLEGE COLLEGE RECRUITING AND CONSULTING COMPANY IN THE USA

The Florida Eels are extremely pleased to report that it is now partnering with NCSA College Recruiting and Consulting Company. It is the largest and most prestigious recruiting and college consulting company in the USA and Canada. With this new partnership, the Eels players will have every NCAA college coach at their fingertips. The program will assist players in the selection of colleges and universities. The players will have their profiles uploaded and college coaches search this web site as part of their recruiting and target players for scouting and recruiting. This service clearly separates our players from an already too crowded market. It indeed elevates their opportunities and options.

The players will continue to work closely with General Manager Frank Scarpaci in developing their profiles and marketing their skills to the targeted colleges and their coaches. Calls will be made to targeted colleges to ensure admissions requirements and provide updates of games stats etc. Videos will be uploaded on national recruiting sites as well the Eels web site and Team App. We will continue to provide our biweekly news letters to head coaches and assistant coaches.

NCSA will also be working very closely with the Eels staff and players and their families in targeting scholarship and grants. This added service will augment Fastweb scholarships school funding and college scholarship work books maintained at the Eels. As always, we leave no stone unturned.

This new partnership will have enormous benefits to our players. So many Junior programs do little or nothing to advance its players. The Eels have always been in the forefront in advancing its players and this partnership will open up so many more avenues for our players. The Eels again proven to be the leaders in the Junior hockey industry.

The Florida Eels Are Pleased to Announce Rajhan Munnings Has Committed to Thomas College For the 2018 Academic Year.

This is the Florida Eels’ 14th college commitment this season. The commitment raises the Eels advancement to of its players to 225. Now that is impressive. Rajhan 6’3” 180 pounds is from Turks and Cacaos He is a 4-year veteran with the Eels program. He came to the Eels from a true “Non-Traditional Market.

Rajhan is a perfect example of the Eels player development model. He started on the Eels Midget team moved up to the Empire squad, then the USP3, the Elite team and last season he advanced to the Premier level.

Munnings had several college options both in the Midwest and the Northeast so it was a difficult decision to make. He took painstaking time to discern the right fit for him. Thomas College is located in Maine and perfectly fit that bill 100%. It is well know Nationally for its exceptional Business program; that is what Rajhan wants to major in. It is a small New England College and Rajhan likes the atmosphere and individual approach to Thomas College.

Rajhan is very excited to be playing for Head Coach Jeff Rossand assistant coaches Joey Waraskevich and Brian Westella. Coach Waraskevich has seen Rajhan play at the USPHL Nationals and several other showcases and loves what he sees. Rajhan is a very offensive minded individual with great vision, good puck control and has a high hockey IQ, and will lend a true spark to the Thomas College Terriers. They love the way he moves the puck up the ice and jumps in on the play. He is a consummate threat on the blueline commented coach Waraskevich.

Premier Head Coach Frank Scarpaci commented that Rajhan has the strong will to win. Coach Scarpaci personally mentored Rajhan over the 4 years in the Eels program. Rajhan is a true leader and has served as assistant captain for the Eels. He makes a nice first pass out in the D zone and plays the modern style of defense in jumping in the play and supporting the rush. He is smart though, and won’t get you in trouble. He is an extremely dedicated and determined player. He loves to score and pushes every player to ignite and fire up the guns. As all Eels know, however, DEFENSE FIRST. He will do anything humanly possible to deny the opposing team’s offense. His enthusiasm and attitude is contagious echoes Coach Scarpaci.

General Manager Frank Scarpaci says Rajhan is a high character young man. He is very loyal to the Eels. He has been unwavering to the Eels program and his advancement is a testament to the fruits of his efforts. Great team guy. Rajhan was a great mentor to many of the younger guys on the team. He led by example often shooting 100+ pucks per day to improve and elevate his game. Rajhan also worked 20-30 hours per week while playing juniors. This effort shows his willingness to lay everything on the line to play for the Eels and make his team #1. He will undoubtedly become a terrific student and citizen at Thomas College. .

Rajhan is a young man we are very proud to have had as an Eel. He comes from supportive parents, his dad sadly past away last year, his mom, Paula has made enormous sacrifices for her son to realize his dream of advancing to college and play college hockey. His accomplishments of reaching the Next Level is not easy. If it were everyone would achieve that goal. Rajhan was a very determined and dedicated young man who had one goal: that was to play college hockey. Congrats Rajhan you made it. Rajhan is another great success story of the Eels and we wish him the best in his endeavors playing college hockey and studying at Thomas College in Maine.

THE FLORIDA EELS ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 7TH COLLEGE COMMITMENT THIS SEASON A HUGE CONGRATULATION GOES OUT TO BRIAN KOZEK AS HE COMMITS TO FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY.

16 MAR | BY FRANK SCARPACI

The Florida Eels are honored to announce our 7th College Commitment this season A huge congratulation goes out to Brian Kozek as he commits to Framingham State University. He is no doubt one of the Florida Eels top academic students. He had many NCAA Div. III options. He was honored to have been recruited by so many well-known and respected college coaches from some very prestigious colleges and universities. No doubt FSU loves what they saw in him both from a tangible and intangible basis.

Kozek is from Chicago, IL. He has been with our Eels Junior program for 4 years. He is a model for USPHL and the Florida Eels player development. Initially he played for the Eels Empire team, then the USP3 team, then the Elite team and this year our Premier team. It was all about developing his skill set and getting him ready for college hockey. This season he was voted as team Captain as he was also Captain on his USP3 team and assistant Captain on the Elite team. He did an incredible job with leadership responsibilities on each team he was on.

Florida Eels General Manager Scarpaci says:
“Brian Kozek has great vision on the ice. He has tremendous passion and is one of the most dedicated and determined young men who ever laced up a pair of skates for the Eels. He has one of the best work ethic I have ever seen in a player. He arrives at practice a minimum of 1 hour before anyone else and remained an extra hour shooting 150 pucks each day 5 days a week. This is a very dedicated and determined individual. He realizes in order to make it in life you can’t just put in your time. He works on all of the little things in his game during his down time. These are the ingredients of a successful individual in life whether as hockey player, lawyer, businessman or any craft. That is what makes him so special. I strongly believe he will go far in life. He will excel at anything he does.”

He is a great character young man who comes from extremely loving and supportive parents: Anne and Mike Kozek, who were supportive in every way to facilitate and allow their son to reach and realize his dreams and goals of advancing to the Next Level: College Hockey. In fact, Mrs. Kozek moved to Florida and billeted numerous Eels Junior players over the past 4 seasons and has been real surrogate mom to our players, and has had a major impact on their lives. The Kozek’s have been dedicated volunteers with the Eels program. Eels Premier coach, Frankie Scarpaci noted in his player profile and scouting report: This Eels veteran has a big leadership role. A big physical defenseman that plays in all 3 zones. A guy you want in the trenches with you in big games. As a defenseman, he makes excellent first passes out that college coaches look for. He battles extremely hard in front of his net. He plays like he has deeded rights to the crease. Also, a monster on the boards. Possess excellent gap control. Block shots. In addition to his defensive skill, he has excellent offensive abilities. Indeed, he is the lead leading goal scorer for a defenseman. He has a hard-heavy shot from the blueline that gets through traffic. On the powerplay and regular shift. He gets sticks in lanes on the penalty kill. This season like in his previous seasons with the Eels, Brian was selected by a panel of coaches to the league’s All Star Team.

Kozek is looking forward to becoming a FSU Ram and playing for Coach Guy Angers. FSU plays in the prestigious Massachusetts state college league MASCAC. Brian will be playing against Plymouth State, Salem State, Worcester State University, Fitchburg State, Westfield State, and the University of Mass Dartmouth. Coach Angers has been coaching for over 8 years at FSU. He is building a strong program that his players and the University can be proud of. Kozek is use to a coach like Coach Angers who brings enormous passion, excitement and creativity to a team. Brian is excited as well as he is joining 2 former Eels teammates: Goalie Nolan Greene and forward Michael Gennello who play for the FSU men’s hockey program.

We wish the best of luck to Brian. There is no doubt that he will make us all proud in his endeavors and studies at college.

FLORIDA EELS PRE DRAFT AND USPHL PROSPECT TEAMS LOADED WITH KEY PLAYERS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

Eels Coaches are very excited with the Pre Draft and USPHL Prospects
These showcases are essentially tryouts for the Eels teams for the Fall. No team in the USPHL or any other junior league has such a diversity of players from all over the World.

The Eels have hosted the players to two practices before competing in the showcase games. Moreover, the Eels coaching staff has the players from both prospects teams play against the Euro Team from Sweden. This gave these players the experience of playing a very exciting brand of European Hockey. The games were fast and with a high tempo.

Florida Eels Teams Setting Up Games vs. Local ACHA Colleges For Pre Season Tune Up

As part of a 13-year tradition the Florida Eels Junior program annually plays local ACHA College hockey teams. GM Scarpaci notes, “It is an excellent forum for players to see some of the local college hockey teams, meet their coaches and also gain great experience playing against older guys who are often 20-24 years old. Most of these teams are made up of pretty good hockey players who completed playing their junior hockey careers up in the Northeast and Midwest and elected to migrate to Florida to take advantage of the Florida College experience and yet continue playing the sport they love. Last year we faced many players from the USPHL EHL and NAHL. The competition was very good”

Yes, believe it or not but the season is right around the corner. Indeed, the Florida Eels training camp is only 15 days away. For over a decade, as part of the Eels pre-season training and evaluations, the Florida Eels scrimmage several area ACHA college teams as a way of gaining experience for the boys as units. In years past the Eels have played FGCU both Division 2 and 3 teams, University of Florida, USF, University of Tampa, Palm Beach State, Emery Riddle, and FAU. When we traveled up to Massachusetts we have played New England College, Bridgewater State and Sacred Heart and several other programs as well. This week we will be scheduling our games with several colleges for the upcoming training camp.

Florida Eels Premier coach Frank Scarpaci echoes, “These games allows the coaches to get its players into game conditioning. It is one thing for the guys to go through training and drills and even intersquad scrimmages, but it is an entirely different scenario when the players compete in games. The college players are often more experienced with 3+ years of juniors in their belt and are often 3+ years older. Additionally, the coaches get to test lines, positions, and over all strategies before they play regular season games”. GM Scarpaci says, we expect this year to have 4 games vs. the colleges and that will be plenty of time to be able to help craft the early season line ups.

Elite Coach Alex Sanchez comments “these games are an excellent forum for players to work through many of the new systems set in place during the training camps. We have quite a few new guys joining us this season. We can make adjustments early before the season hits. The scrimmage games will be set before the regular season thus enabling the coaches to better prepare for consequential games. They have in the past proven invaluable” Details to follow….

THE FLORIDA EELS ANNOUNCE ALEX SANCHEZ TAKES OVER AS HEAD COACH OF THE ELITE TEAM

THE FLORIDA EELS ANNOUNCE ALEX SANCHEZ TAKES OVER AS HEAD COACH OF THE ELITE TEAM

24 MAR | BY FRANK SCARPACI

The Florida Eels are excited to announce that Alex Sanchez will be taking over as the new Head Coach of the Florida Eels Elite team. Coach Frankie Scarpaci, Eel Premier coach will be coach Sanchez’s assistant on the Elite team. Coach Sanchez will continue as the assistant coach of the Premier team. Having both Sanchez and coach Frankie Scarpaci working as a solid unit on both teams will bring about the unity and synergies that we are looking for amongst the players.

General Manager Frank Scarpaci is very excited about Sanchez coming on board as a full-time coach. He did a phenomenal job as assistant on the Premier team. Alex played 4 years for the Florida Eels. In 116 games, he scored 31 goals and 88 assists for 119 points averaging 1.03 PPG. He is 2nd in all time Franchise points. He is 5th in all time Franchise goals. He is 2nd in all time Franchise assists. He is 1st in all time Franchise games played. (153) He was team captain of his last year with the Eels. His teams reached numerous heights making it to the Frozen 4 in the USPHL and the finals in his last year as Captain. There is no doubt Coach Sanchez has the experience as a player. He has been through the trenches and has experienced first-hand what players need to do to win. The fortitude, the determination and dedication each player needs to exude. The need for each and every player to have the will to win and make the sacrifices to reach those ends.

Coach Sanchez also played NCAA Div. III Hockey at Aurora University. He will bring his experience of playing NCAA college hockey to his players. It is not just having a dream of playing college hockey. It is a process of development. Players need to understand the journey involved.

This will be a phenomenal coaching punch. Having both Coach Alex Sanchez and Premier Coach Frankie Scarpaci working with the Elite and Premier players. We have added so much depth in our coaching echoes General Manager Frank Scarpaci. Synergies all around from the ice, skills training, systems, philosophy, intensity, experience, off ice training, video analysis… Nowhere in the league will you find this support. We look forward to next season guys. I know so many of the players have already heard and are so excited about the change.